Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35, First Impression

Image making with a 12MP CCD Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35, an update of the DMC-FZ28, first impression.

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Still catching the blooms here, while the sun is out, with these first impression shots on a 2009 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 (also known as FZ38), a well-regarded bridge camera known for its versatile 18x wide-angle zoom, good ergonomics, fast autofocus, RAW support, and excellent image stabilization.

The FZ35 updates the DMC-FZ28, which was launched earlier in 2008.

Over and above the FZ28, the DMC-FZ35 has an increased sensor resolution from 10 to 12MP, and supports the same Leica DC Vario-Elmarit-branded 18x optical zoom lens with its useful range from a 27mm wide-angle to a 486mm telephoto.

The camera also comes with a 201,000-pixel in-line Electronic Viewfinder (EV) with dioptre adjustment, and a 2.7-inch 230,000 pixels live view TFT LCD.

The lens's image stabilization system of the FZ35 has also been upgraded to a new POWER O.I.S. system, said to offer double the stabilizing power. In addition, the FZ35 has a multi-area autofocus system with a single-point high-speed focusing mode and face-detection function.

Externally, there is now a Record/Playback slider switch to the top-right of the camera back, which, when set to Playback, will flip the display to the LCD screen, regardless of whether you are shooting with the EV setup.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Outwardly, the camera is a strong build with a comfortable molded grip, light enough not to strain your hands or shoulders, with a lens that is powerful to pull in the images.

The model is easily available on auction sites and sales listings, and for the CCD enthusiast, this one is worth a look-up.

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